Day 01
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Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meet and assistance on arrival and transfer from
airport to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02
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Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Jama
Masjid (the largest mosque in Asia), Red Fort (built between
1639-48 by the Shah Jahan, the creator of the Taj Mahal), the
Rajghat (the cremation site of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma
Gandhi) and Qutab Minar (72m high), the most perfect of towers of
the Persian world. The drive through New Delhi includes the
Embassy area (Diplomatic Enclave), government buildings, India
Gate, Birla Temple, Connaught Place and past
Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 AD).
Day 03 :
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Delhi
- Jaipur ( 257kms )
Morning, drive to the delightful Neemrana Fort. After Lunch and
time exploring this wonderful, rambling place, continue to
Jaipur. Upon arrival check into Hotel Rambagh Palace or the
luxurious Raj Vilas just outside the city, for two nights. Rest
of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
04
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Jaipur
Morning visit Amber fort, pausing en route to see the Hawa Mahal
(Palace of Winds), which is really just an elaborate façade.
Proceed on to one of Rajasthan's greatest forts, Amber, where
you will ascend to the fort on elephant back and visit the
myriad of marble palaces. In the afternoon explore the city's
bazaars and visit the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar, the
astronomical observatory. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 --
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Jaipur - Mandawa (170kms)
Morning drive to Mandawa, enroute
visiting Samode and Nawalgarh. Upon arrival check into Hotel
Castle Mandawa. Afternoon tour of Mandawa, which lies in the
heart of Shekhawati. A painted arched gateway, adorned with
illustrations of Lord Krishna and his cows, leads to the Bazaar.
You can wander through the streets where mansions of rich
merchants are adorned with elaborate frescoes. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 06 --
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: Mandawa - Bikaner (200kms)
Morning drive to Bikaner en route
visiting the bustling town of Fatehpur, where almost every
street is flanked with the painted walls of "havelis"
(mansions). Continue your drive to Bikaner and, upon arrival,
check into Hotel Gajner Palace (a beautiful lakeside palace just
outside the city) for two nights. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
07
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Bikaner
The city of Bikaner derived its wealth from being sited on the
main trading route of Northern India. This morning you will
visit the Junagarh Fort, a fine example of 16th century
architecture surrounded by many palaces with carved marble
balconies inlaid with mirror and lacquer work. Also visit the
Camel breeding farm, the first of its kind in the whole of Asia
and Devi Kund, the site of royal cenotaphs. Overnight at the
hotel.
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Bikaner - Jaisalmer (333kms)
Morning drive to the desert city
of Jaisalmer, a perfect example of a walled city, en route
visiting Pokaran, the 14th century Fort Pokaran (previously
known as Balagarh) citadel of the mighty Rajput nobles of Marwar.
Continue to Jaisalmer. On arrival check into hotel Rajwada Fort
/ Gorbandh Palace for two nights.
Day 09
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Jaisalmer
Morning walk up to the fort which was built in 1156 and is one
of the oldest forts in Rajasthan. You then have an opportunity
to explore the city, which has some spectacular "havelis"
(mansions). Afternoon drive to Sam Sand Dunes to watch the sun
set over the city, which turns a deep golden colour as the sun
sinks. Take a short camel ride on the sand dunes. It can be an
unforgettable experience. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10
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Jaisalmer - Khimsar (305kms)
Drive east to Khimsar, a tiny village on the fringe of the
desert. En route visit Osian, which has 16 Jain and Vaishnava
temples dating from the 8th to 11th centuries and presenting the
grandeur of Indian temple architecture. Continue your drive to
Khimsar and check into Hotel Royal Castle, a unique 15th century
castle converted into a hotel.
Afternoon jeep safari to view sunset at Sand dunes with high
tea.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 11
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Khimsar - Rohet (140 Kms)
Morning drive to Rohet en route
tour of the desert city of Jodhpur. Visit the Mandore Gardens,
the ancient capital of the state of Marwar. Also explore the
magnificent Meherangarh Fort, perched on a hill, and Jaswant
Thada, the site of cenotaphs of former rulers of Marwar.
Continue to Rohet and on arrival check into Hotel Rohetgarh, a
beautifully converted small castle. Stay for one night.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12
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Rohet - Deogarh (140 Kms)
Morning village safari around
Rohet. See Bishnoi tribal villages and rural, Rajasthani life.
After lunch, drive to the delightful small town of Deogarh.
Check into Hotel Deogarh Mahal for one night. It is an
exquisitely restored fort, perched high on a hilltop.
Afternoon you explore the typical Rajasthan village
surrounding the fortress before an evening visit to the
fascinating cave temple nearby and a stunning view point from
where you may watch the sun setting.
Day 13
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Kumbhalgarh
Continue driving south to the
remote hilltop fort at Kumbhalgarh. Explore the many palaces
and temples that lie within the walls of the fort, situated on
the edge of a wildlife sanctuary. Check into Hotel Aodhi.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14
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Kumbhalgarh - Mount Abu (240 Kms)
Morning drive to Ranakpur where
you will visit the exquisite Jain temples. In the afternoon
continue to Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station. On
arrival check into Hotel Palace for two nights.
Day 15
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Mount Abu
Explore the town and visit
the exquisite and intricately carved Jain temples, which are
the finest in India. You will also have time to relax around
Nakki Lake, the focal point of Mount Abu and a pleasant spot
for boat rides and walks in the nearby eucalyptus woods.
Day 16
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Mount Abu - Udaipur (185 Kms)
Morning drive to Udapur. On
arrival check into Hotel Shiv Niwas Palace for two nights.
Afternoon free to relax and take a sail around Lake Pichola.
Day 17
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Udaipur
Morning visit to the City
Palace, the lovely Sahelion Ki Bari and Jagdish temple.
Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 18
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Udaipur - Delhi
Morning fly to Delhi. On
arrival meet and transfer to Hotel Taj Palace for the day.
Evening transfer to the international airport to connect
flight for onward destination
Day 19
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Delhi -Abroad.
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